Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-102.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, October 2, 2024

Rule 571-102.1 - General

Game may be taken annually, by permitted falconers only, subject to the following:

(1)Definitions. For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions are used:

"Falconer" means any person permitted under the provisions of 571-Chapter 101, Iowa Administrative Code, who pursues the sport of falconry.

"Falconry" means the sport of taking game by means of a raptor.

"Raptor" means any of the following wild species: American kestrel, Cooper's hawk, Ferruginous hawk, Goshawk, Great horned owl, Gyrfalcon, Harris' hawk, Merlin, Prairie falcon, Red-tailed hawk, Rough-legged hawk, Sharp-shinned hawk and any captive-bred species used for falconry.

(2)Licenses and permits. In addition to the falconry permit, a falconer must have all other licenses, stamps, and permits required by law. A falconry observer is not required to be licensed for hunting, but an observer shall not assist in the hunt.

(3)Other requirements. Except for the provisions of rule 571-102.2 (481A), any person taking game by falconry must comply with all other statutes and rules governing this activity.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-102.1

ARC 9188B, IAB 11/3/10, effective 12/8/10